My dog is getting spayed next week (yay me) and I want to know if she "needs" pain meds. I vaguely remember as a child our dog got fixed in the a.m. came home in the p.m. had no medicine of any type and was fine.
2007-09-20 10:21:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She's a blond 6.4 pound Chihuahua/Toy Poodle Mix
2007-09-20 10:26:29 · update #1
Thanks for all of your answers so far. I was wondering if the pain meds speach I got was more for me. LOL
2007-09-20 10:28:43 · update #2
I am keeping an open mind. I was just curious for those who had the same experience and what they did about pain meds.
2007-09-20 12:17:52 · update #3
I know of quite a few vets that are sending people home with Rimadyl or Deramaxx. JUST SAY NO. She doesn't need them and as others have mentioned, she will be nice and quiet and heal faster if she feels like laying around.
I personally know a family who was given Rimadyl for their male when he was neutered and the drug killed the dog. Those 2 drugs have MANY side effects and while people/vets/vet techs will argue that they help many animals. I will say, YES, they help a lot of animals, except the ones they kill. For me.. It is not OK if my dog dies because other peoples dogs lived.
Just say no to pain meds!
2007-09-20 10:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My thought has always been to give them the pain meds. I know a lot of people disagree, but I just can't bring myself to believe that they don't feel pain. I know I would want pain meds if I'd just had a hysterectomy... and that's what you're doing when you spay a pet. I've always used the pain meds with any spay/neuter for my pets for at least 1-3 days afterwards.
2007-09-20 10:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by rrm38 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because it is an invasive sx they will give you pain meds. Depending on the size of you dog, it may come as a liquid (bupranex) or a pill like Tramadol that you will have to give for 3-7 days.
2007-09-20 10:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, the "pain meds" are more for the people than the dog. I have had many dogs spayed over the years and never had pain meds for any of them. Sometimes it makes them feel too good and they are more active than they should be. Some of the drugs can also cause mild sedative effects.
2007-09-20 10:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I work in a vets surgery as an animal nurse and can say with confidence that EVERY female dog we spay has injectiion to cover pain during the operation to cover her for the first 24 hours AFTER the op and usually takes home pain relief with her - the op is the same as a woman having a hystorectomy would you want pain relief??
2007-09-20 11:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Toy breeds should always get pain meds. They often seem to have a lower tolerance to pain then larger breeds.
2007-09-20 13:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet will usually prescribe Metacam for pain meds. I don't think it is necessary but if you feel you need to, get some. It is a liquid that is syringed into the mouth.
2007-09-20 10:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Females are usually kept overnight, now. They will go home the next day, usually in the morning. They aren't given pain meds, because they normally heal fine and don't need it.
On the rare occasion, the dog will be in pain (a friend of mine's dog was crying in pain after getting neutered), and then pain meds will be given.
2007-09-20 10:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
none of my animals went home with pain meds. They did however get a pain shot befoe leavig the vets office which seem to be enough.
oh, you are right yay you!
2007-09-20 10:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by doxie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your dog will be having major abdominal surgery. Organs are poked and pulled on which likely will cause serious pain.
Years ago there were not the variety of safe pain medications available.
Be thankful veterinary medicine is catching up in addressing pain.
Why wouldn't you give your dog pain medication if the doctor suggests it? Why should a dog be exposed to the detrimental effects of pain if it can be avoided?
Pain inhibits healing and should be avoided.
There was a study done of spay and neutered dogs and cats who were video taped after surgery.
When people were with them or working around them the pets appeared comfortable and content.
When the workers left for the evening all the dogs showed typical signs of stress and pain.
What that should tell you is that animals are stoic but still experience pain.
There are many NSAIDs available at this time.Rimadyl and Metacam have been used in veterinary medicine for quite some time. They are known to be safe in healthy pets.
Do some research the information is out there. Be an advocate for you pet by keeping an open mind.
2007-09-20 11:10:43 · answer #10 · answered by grinninh 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If there is nothing unusual about the surgery she doesn't need pain meds and they would just keep her from being able to tell she needs to take it easy for a few days.
2007-09-20 10:34:40 · answer #11 · answered by John F 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋